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Position Type: Non-Instructional/Behavioral Specialist Date Posted: 3/13/2026 Location: Itinerant   Additional Information: Show/Hide Behavioral Specialist REPORTS TO: Coordinator of Social-Emotional Learning DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: * Participates in assigned training and staff development opportunities * Develops and complete yearly performance goals/or evaluations * Uses all relevant computer software programs * Complies with all local, state, and federal laws and regulations * Performs all relevant duties as assigned by the supervisor MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma and five years or more working with children. CERTIFICATION/ENDORSEMENT REQUIREMENTS: Ability to pass and obtain a Registered Behavior Technician Certificate within three months of employment. Assessment * Conduct reliability checks with classroom staff regarding the delivery of token system points * Conduct intervention fidelity checks to ensure proper implementation of procedures * Assist teams in the assessment of functional behavior * Input and analyze behavior data using the Review 360 database system * Assist teacher in analyzing student behavioral and instructional (antecedent) data * Record behavioral and instructional data in a timely, efficient, and accurate manner * Assess student reinforcement strategies Management * Implement established classroom behavior management procedures * Implement established seclusion procedures * Implement a token program reinforcement system * Implement physical management training (PMT) procedures as prescribed * Assist teacher with the development of staff/student training materials * Implement student ADL programs, including feeding and toileting * Implement program generalization strategies in community, home, and other environments Communication * Provide the teacher with student behavior reports at team meetings and per request * Participate in all staff meetings/training * Communicate relevant behavior information to the classroom team daily * Complete all forms, reports, and other paperwork in a timely, efficient, and accurate manner * Provide behavioral/instructional training and support for parents as needed * Notify the building principal of personal concerns promptly Knowledge * Maintain current knowledge of each student's particular circumstances and needs * Understands core underlying principles of applied behavior analysis * Knows New Haven Public Schools policies and procedures * Knows the building program's behavior management system * Knows verbal and non-verbal intervention strategies * Knows Physical Management Training procedures * Familiar with individual behavior support programs * Familiar with the use of all relevant computer software programs Responsibilities: * Participates in assigned training and staff development opportunities * Develops and complete yearly performance goals/or evaluations * Uses all relevant computer software programs * Complies with all local, state, and federal laws and regulations * Performs all relevant duties as assigned by the supervisor SALARY AND TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 10 months Local 884 (Range 18 - $55,990) New Haven Board of Education must approve all recommendations for employment as a Behavior Specialist. EVALUATION: This job's performance will be evaluated per provisions of the Board of Education's policy on evaluating personnel.